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Litu L, Buema G, Mosoarca G, Harja M. Copper Ion Removal by Adsorption Using Fly Ash-Based Geopolymers: Process Optimization Insights from Taguchi and ANOVA Statistical Methods. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:3992. [PMID: 39203169 PMCID: PMC11356578 DOI: 10.3390/ma17163992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2024] [Revised: 08/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/09/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024]
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The present study aimed to use geopolymer materials synthesized from different fly ashes, which are promising for the adsorption of copper ions from aqueous solutions. The characterization of fly ashes and prepared adsorbents was performed by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis, and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Taguchi and ANOVA methods were used to predict the effect of different working parameters on copper ion removal by prepared geopolymers. Based on data obtained by the Taguchi method, it was found that the factor most influencing the adsorption process is the type of adsorbent used, followed by the solution pH, the reaction time, the adsorbent dose, and the initial copper ion concentration. The ANOVA results agree with the Taguchi method. The optimal conditions of the adsorption process were: fly ash C modified by direct activation with 2 M NaOH, at 70 °C for 4 h, solution pH of 5, initial pollutant concentration of 300 mg/L, 40 g/L adsorbent dose, and 120 min of reaction time. Copper ion removal efficiency was determined experimentally under optimal conditions, achieving a value of 99.71%.
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- Loredana Litu
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 73 Prof. Dr. Docent D. Mangeron Str., 700050 Iasi, Romania;
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- National Institute of Research and Development for Technical Physics, 47 Mangeron Boulevard, 700050 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Politehnica University Timisoara, Bd. V. Parvan Nr. 6, 300223 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 73 Prof. Dr. Docent D. Mangeron Str., 700050 Iasi, Romania;
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Gao J, Lin Q, Yang T, Bao YC, Liu J. Preparation and characterization of ZSM-5 molecular sieve using coal gangue as a raw material via solvent-free method: Adsorption performance tests for heavy metal ions and methylene blue. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 341:139741. [PMID: 37567260 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Coal gangue is a kind of solid waste produced in the process of coal mining and washing. Its silicon aluminum silicon aluminum oxide content is high, respectively, which are suitable for resource utilization as raw materials for Si-Al molecular sieving. In this paper, a novel, simple, low-cost, and environmentally friendly process was carried out to prepare ZSM-5 zeolite by solvent free method after calcination, acid leaching, and alkali melting. The obtained samples were characterized by Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Thermo-gravimetry Analysis (TG), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and N2 adsorption isotherm. The characteristics of the raw materials and the adsorption mechanism of the prepared samples were characterized. Through a series of pretreatment such as calcined acid leaching and alkali melting of the raw materials, the silicon-aluminum ratio of the sample reaches 1.749, and the maximum specific surface area of the sample can reach 252.59 m2/g. The obtained samples were used to adsorb heavy metal ions and methylene blue solution, and the removal rate of lead ions and methylene blue solution was more than 95%. The theoretical maximum adsorption capacity of Pb ion, methylene blue solution and copper ion can reach 232.56 mg/g and 118.34 mg/g. The adsorption process is mainly chemical adsorption. The product could be suitable for removing both heavy metal ions and cationic dyes from the wastewater and had broad application prospects.
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- Jida Gao
- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, PR China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, PR China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, PR China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, PR China
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- College of Environment and Safety Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, PR China; Key Laboratory of Eco-chemical Engineering, Taishan Scholar Advantage and Characteristic Discipline Team of Eco-chemical Process and Technology, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266042, PR China.
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Ma X, Ding C, Yang H, Zhu X. Effects of a Cellulose Aerogel Template on the Preparation and Adsorption Properties of Coal Gangue-Based Multistage Porous ZSM-5. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16113896. [PMID: 37297030 DOI: 10.3390/ma16113896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In this study, a ZSM-5/CLCA molecular sieve was prepared by the hydrothermal method using coal gangue as the raw material and cellulose aerogel (CLCA) as the green templating agent, which not only reduces the cost of traditional molecular preparation but also improves the comprehensive resource utilization rate of coal gangue. Through a series of characterization methods (XRD, SEM, FT-IR, TEM, TG, and BET), the crystal form, morphology, and specific surface area of the prepared sample were tested and analyzed. The performance of the adsorption process of malachite green (MG) solution was analyzed by adsorption kinetics and adsorption isotherm. The results show that the synthesized zeolite molecular sieve and the commercial zeolite molecular sieve are highly consistent. At a crystallization time of 16 h, a crystallization temperature of 180 °C, and an additive amount of cellulose aerogel of 0.6 g, the adsorption capacity of ZSM-5/CLCA for MG was up to 136.5 mg/g, much higher than that of commercially available ZSM-5. This provides an idea for the green preparation of gangue-based zeolite molecular sieves to remove organic pollutants from water. Moreover, the process of adsorbing MG on the multistage porous molecular sieve, which is spontaneous, conforms to the pseudo-second-order kinetic equation and Langmuir isothermal adsorption model.
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- Xue Ma
- Key Laboratory of Coal Clean Conversion & Chemical Engineering Process, School of Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Clean Conversion & Chemical Engineering Process, School of Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Clean Conversion & Chemical Engineering Process, School of Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, China
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- Key Laboratory of Coal Clean Conversion & Chemical Engineering Process, School of Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830046, China
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Zhao W, Feng K, Zhang H, Han L, He Q, Huang F, Yu W, Guo F, Wang W. Sustainable green conversion of coal gangue waste into cost-effective porous multimetallic silicate adsorbent enables superefficient removal of Cd(II) and dye. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 324:138287. [PMID: 36871800 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Converting solid wastes into new materials for wastewater decontamination is a feasible "one stone, three birds" strategy to achieve sustainable value-added utilization of resources and minimize waste emissions, but significant challenges remain. In response to this, we proposed an efficient "mineral gene reconstruction" method to synchronously transform coal gangue (CG) into a green porous silicate adsorbent without using any harmful chemicals (i.e., surfactants, organic solvents). The one of the synthesized adsorbents with a high specific surface area (582.28 m2/g) and multimetallic active centres shows outstanding adsorption performance (adsorption capacities: 168.92 mg/g for Cd(II), 234.19 mg/g for methylene blue (MB); removal rate: 99.04% for Cd(II) and 99.9% for MB). The adsorbent can also reach a high removal rate of 99.05%∼99.46% and 89.23%∼99.32% for MB and Cd(II) in real water samples (i.e., Yangtze River, Yellow River, seawater and tap water), respectively. After 5 adsorption-desorption cycles, the adsorption efficiency remained above 90%. The adsorbents mainly adsorbed Cd(II) by electrostatic attraction, surface complexation and partial ion exchange and MB by electrostatic and hydrogen bonding interactions. This study provides a sustainable and promising platform for developing a new-generation cost-efficient adsorbent from waste for clean water production.
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- Wenting Zhao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010021, PR China.
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Efficient removal and sensing of copper(II) ions by alkaline earth metal-based metal–organic frameworks. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2023.123936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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